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Ji.hlava Award Winner Pepa Lubojacki Calls for Compassion in ‘If Pigeons Turned to Gold’: ‘You Can Love People Also as Addicts’
28.10.2023 - 10:41 / variety.com
Marta Balaga Pepa Lubojacki’s “If Pigeons Turned to Gold” was named the most promising European project at Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival. The Czech-Slovak co-production follows four family members, including Lubojacki’s own brother and cousins, unhoused for over a decade and struggling with addiction. “I don’t use the word ‘homeless,’ because it has really negative connotations.
Once you say ‘unhoused resident,’ it implies they are still a part of this society,” says the director. “At times, I felt guilty I was better off than my brother. I wanted to rip off a part of me and just give it to him.
But it’s not another depressing story, because I am fed up with them. There was always love in this film.” Granted post-production services valued at €15,000 and €5,000 – courtesy of UPP and Soundsquare – the Ji.hlava New Visions Award winner is produced by Claw’s Wanda Kaprálová and Klára Mamojková. Matej Sotník co-produces for Guča Films.
Lubojacki will also appear in the film. “I didn’t want to be in front of the camera at all. But we realized that you should look at these people through my eyes,” Lubojacki explains.
“I talk about what it means to be a child of an addict, a sibling. What it does to a family. I always wanted to be like my brother.
He used to be that beautiful skater boy. Then addiction took over and I strongly believe it’s because of transgenerational trauma and repetitive patterns.” Seeing Lubojacki’s own frustration in the film was “one of the worst experiences,” says Lubojacki. “I hated myself for behaving like that towards him.
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The Osbournes share Sharon’s “secret disco band song”, ‘You Can Strike Oil In Hollywood’
The Osbournes podcast – which sees Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne discuss a multitude of topics with his wife Sharon and children Kelly and Jack.In the latest instalment, Kelly and Jack revealed that they had uncovered a lesser-known disco track that their mother had recorded back in 1978, and proceeded to play a snippet of it on the episode.“You are not the only singer in this family,” Jack told his father in the discussion (via Consequence). “Who knew Kelly and I came from such greatness when it comes to music?”From there, he played a brief section from the song, titled ‘You Can Strike Oil In Hollywood’, from his phone which started with the “snake charmer song”, before breaking into a stereotypical disco beat.In the podcast, Sharon went on to shed light on her previous time in a music group and revealed the song’s source of inspiration.According to her, her group was called The Sheikettes and they consisted of Carol Connors – who co-wrote the Rocky theme song ‘Gonna Fly Now’ – and another musician by the name of Avril Giacobbi.“There is a house on Sunset Boulevard, and it’s an ugly white house now [but] It used to be a beautiful white classic home,” she recalled, sharing what inspired the song.
Here's how you can save £300 on 'best ever' Oral-B electric toothbrush
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NBJC Calls for Bayard Rustin to be Honored with a Stamp
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Princess Kate calls for compassion as she says 'addiction is not a choice' in new message
The Princess of Wales has shared a new message calling for the public to have greater "compassion and empathy" to mark the end of Addiction Awareness Week. In her role as Patron of addiction charity, the Forward Trust, Kate penned a note where she reflected on the ties between her passion for early years development and the significance that facing addictions has on us, explaining: "Addiction is not a choice.
Asia Pacific Screen Award Winners: ‘Perfect Day’ By Wim Wenders Wins Best Film, Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘Evil Does Not Exist’ Takes Jury Prize
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First look inside new charity supermarket where you can get Nike Air Max and a Balenciaga handbag for £10
The UK’s first ever multi-charity pre-loved fashion store has opened its doors in Greater Manchester, and you can find a tonne of hidden gems inside including trendy Nike Air Max and a designer handbag from Balenciaga for just £10. Ahead of the pop-up shop’s first full day on Friday, today’s (Nov 2) special preview gave an insight for those eager to get their hands on the most stylish second-hand garments.
You can get a £45 version of Totême’s £2k shearling toggle coat that’s perfect for winter
Cosy coat season is finally here, and we’ve been spoilt for choice when it comes to picking the perfect jacket for winter. From trending grey bomber jackets to ultra-warm quilted coats, there’s nothing better than nabbing yourself a coat that not only looks great, but keeps you warm too, and this season there’s a more timeless silhouette that’s on our fashion radars. The toggle coat is a timeless design that goes with everything, and this year the classic style has been given an on-trend shearling upgrade with Totême’s Teddy Shearling Clasp Jacket, £2160 here, that’s become one of fashions most coveted jackets of the season.
You can snap up TikTok’s viral Too Faced Born This Way Concealer for £13 today in a half-price sale
When it comes to trending products you can always count on TikTok to find the next big thing, and recently users have been going wild for the Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer, £13 here (was £26).The full coverage concealer has become something of a viral sensation, racking up millions of views and countless videos of TikTokers trying out the product to see if it’s really worth the hype.The verdict? It is. It seems the concealer has managed to combine the holy grail of results, giving a natural looking ‘no makeup-makeup’ finish whilst still being full coverage enough to cover any blemishes and pigmentation, making it a makeup bag must-have.
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You can shop perfect dupes of Victoria Beckham’s engagement rings for under £60
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NewFest Announces 35th Anniversary Festival Award Winners
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Joaquin Phoenix, Cate Blanchett and More Stars Demand Joe Biden Call for Israel-Gaza Ceasefire: ‘Compassion Must Prevail’
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Hundreds Arrested At Capitol During Protest Calling For Ceasefire In Israel-Hamas War
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